Ticor Market Watch

Corefact provides agents with a complete print marketing center online. Just Listed, Just Sold, Open House postcards, and other best-of-class marketing materials that are easily ordered online and branded with an agent’s contact information, photo, brokerage, and more.

Specialized real estate and mortgage industry strategies and templates

– Highly personalized direct mail marketing

– Variable data printing (recipient first name, etc.)

– Integrated offline and online marketing services

– Higher response rates with trackable QR codes

– Stunning easy-to-use template options

– Easy direct mail campaign scheduler

– Dashboard to measure goals and milestones

– White glove customer service

Reach out to your Ticor Title Sales Executive today to learn more about Corefact!

It’s Realtor Safety Month!

This month we will be learning all about Tether RE, a new Real Estate Safety App designed to keep you and your clients safe. Join us on Thursday, September 19th at 10am to learn more!

REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I5UcykuyT6e8GBVEHv77Lw

This month’s tip comes from Crystal Spicher, Escrow Officer in our Lake Oswego office.

Is your listing/ home in an HOA?

Please keep in mind you will need to provide all HOA documents to the other agent in a timely manner. Most HOA management companies require a prepayment for the HOA demand and any additional documents requested. We encourage all agents to prepare their seller/s that they may have to prepay for these items. Your escrow team will reach out with instructions on how to do so.

Unfortunately, sometimes the prepayment can be more than the HOA dues themselves. Please be advised, we have no control over the amounts disclosed by your HOA nor the price to obtain this demand letter or documents. It is a requirement to pay the fee. If you have any questions about either of these two items; please contact the HOA management company or your HOA directly.

Please note that the prepayment is completely separate from the HOA dues.

Optimize5 specializes in enhancing your online presence through five key pillars: Google Business Profile Optimization, Online Reputation Management, Business Listings Management, Social Media Management, and Website Optimization.

Their two main objectives for Real Estate Agents and Lenders are:

1. To make you stand out and look exceptional when potential clients search for you online, ensuring you’re the obvious choice in competitive scenarios.
2. To boost your visibility and competitiveness in local online searches for “Real Estate Agents” or “Lenders,” helping you attract more business in your area.

Reach out to your Sales Executive today to discover more!

This month’s tip comes from Stephanie McCleery, Escrow Officer in our Amberglen branch in Hillsboro.

What are red flags on title? When the title report is published it provides a story of the property. The title report determines if there are any rights or claims that may have an impact upon the title such as taxes, unsatisfied mortgage, judgments tax liens against the current or past owners. The matters can either be accepted, resolved, or extinguished through the transaction. Some of these red flags can cause delays if not addressed early in the transaction. There are ways to prevent delays from happening; providing contact information for all parties so escrow can get the necessary information to clear the red flags. Here are a few of the most common red flags:

• State Warrants
• Federal /state tax liens
• Mechanics’ liens
• Seller not vested in title
• Probate
• Judgments against buyer and seller
• Child support/spousal support
• Pending lawsuits 
• Paid in full, unreleased loans
• Foreclosure

When these red flags appear on title the escrow officer will need to contact the party the lien/judgment is against. Ways to clear these liens/judgments vary. The more information provided to the escrow officer, the more efficient the process will be to clear the red flags.

When in doubt call your escrow officer ahead of a listing and ask the questions; we can always start clearing known red flags ahead of time, so you and your clients are ready to move forward smoothly.

Join us for our next Ticor Thursday Webinar on August 15th from 10am-11am. This months class we will hear from Katie Ullrich with Proud Ground about Permanent Affordable Housing through Community Land Trust. We hope you can join us!

Use the QR Code below or the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TDMsG5jWQ8mA7141pEGqdg

Join us for this class from Huzi.ai on Wednesday, July 10th at 10am at Happy Valley City Hall. Danielle Bade will be teaching “Reimagining Real Estate with AI”.

Register with this link or use the QR code on the flyer below: http://pulse.fnf.com/RealEstate#/TTPortland/Details/40412aec-29d9-4e29-916f-6f12b93fc009

Ticor Live Farm is an amazing tool to build and manage your farms.

With Ticor Live Farm you get:

·         Instant access to the detailed property data

·         Automatic updates for any changes on new ownership

·         Manage multiple farms on one site

·         Easily import/export detailed farm reports

·         Gain a competitive edge by analyzing your farm

Questions? Reach out to your Sales Executive today!

This months tip comes from Ashley Melton in our Lake Oswego Office.

Why is it important to review a closing statement? 

A closing statement or settlement statement is a document that provides a breakdown of the costs and credits to both the buyer and seller. 

This document is to insure that both parties are aware of all financial aspects and that all payments are accurately recorded and disbursed. 

There are several reasons reviewing a closing statement is important. Here are a few reasons: 

1. Accuracy and Error Detection: It’s helpful to review and ensure all figures are correct, such as; sales price, loan amount, closing costs, credits and client’s names. This can all be corrected before the transaction is recorded as we are all human and can make errors. 
2. Transparency: Ensuring all parties are fully informed about the financial details of the transaction and understand the cost showing on the statement. If the clients have any questions we are able to address them before we record. 

Please help us by reviewing your closing/settlement statement and reach out to your Escrow Officer with any questions.

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Contact Your Sales Executive Today to Learn More!